Just down the road apiece the wind huffed and puffed but couldn’t blow away the spirited attitude of the many Spruce Creek Preserve Yard Sale vendors who braved the elements this past Saturday during the community’s annual yard sale.

By the looks of the many interested customers, the wind was only an annoyance and not a challenge at all. Just goes to show you that yard sale enthusiasts can’t be deterred in their quest for a bargain, no matter what.

The vendors and customers alike seemed to take the weather in their stride, both holding on for dear life when a hardy gust of wind just wouldn’t let up.

Reminds me of the Christmas tent sales Joe and I used to have for Divine Providence Thrift Store. The last year we had one, we not more than got the tent up and merchandise on the tables when a strong wind with heavy rain came up and merchandise started flying.

We grabbed what we could and ran for shelter as the tent collapsed. What a sight – all the volunteers running every which-way – those were the days!

March 15 – Aristocrats are sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day dance. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Catered buffet dinner at 6 p.m. Corned beef and all the trimmings. Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Music and entertainment by Rainbow Connection. See Colleen.

Feb. 7, 2009 – Jet Set Club putting together a third table for the CFCC Foundation’s annual dinner and play. Five people needed to fill the table. Open to the community. Price is $50 for dinner and play. See Maynard Zinn.

Aristocrats sponsoring upcoming ‘50s Party. Needed – a picture of you in the 1950s. Put your name and phone number on the back of your picture, seal in an envelope and put in Community Center office. Pictures will be returned.

On the Level Club recycles newspapers, magazines, aluminum cans (remove and save the tabs from the cans). Recycle day is every Tuesday. See Bob Hester or your favorite On the Level Club buddy.

Bingo every Tuesday evening for Preservists and overnight guests. Cards are on sale 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Games start promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Till next time, God be willing and the creek don’t rise.

Deej and her husband, Joe, live in Spruce Creek Preserve. To submit news items or announcements leave notices in her library cubby or call her. The Koebbes are listed in the Preserve phone directory.